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I never hadany problems with condensation and never had to use a tarp underneath. The tentcomfortably fit two people with no gear, or me and all of my gear. Brooks SaddleThere were many times on the trip when my body was unhappywith me for one reason or another. But when I got a Brooks Saddle about halfwaythrough the trip, my replica Concord watch tushie was practically singing the company’s commendations.The softer leather of the B17 S Aged($125, brookssadles) was comfortable from the first time I used it, withoutthe painful breakingin period I heard about from some of the other Brooks users.Plus the saddle initiated me into the secret club of Brooks Saddle BikeTourers, who would nod wisely when they saw my saddle choice, as if the saddlealone legitimized any other shortcomings in my biking abilities.
